On Sunday, Aug. 7, the congregation of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ, along with religious leaders from throughout the world, celebrated the 82nd birthday of Bishop Charles E. Blake, whose birthday was on Aug. 5. 

Having Joyous Birthday Celebration with Religious Leaders

During the morning service on Sunday, Aug. 7, Pastor Charles Blake II led the congregation in praising God for giving the bishop a long life. According to the Los Angeles Sentinel, this praise was a joyful celebration combined with worship filled with the spirit. 

Additionally, as the report stated, the presence of Lady Mae, who has been loyally serving Bishop Blake throughout his entire ministerial journey, further demonstrated the Lord's blessing that has been bestowed upon him. 

They believe that her presence was regal and represented the Lord's blessing.

It also stated that others who spoke during the ceremony were Harry Hargrave, the CEO of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., and the Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard, the pastor of the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York.

During the service, Hargrave and Bernard paid tribute to the community's elders by giving a blessing. A very special presentation was also delivered to Bishop Blake by Denzel Washington, who has been a member of the West Angeles COGIC for a very long time. 

As the end of the ceremony drew near, the illustrious singer Stevie Wonder, who has also been a member for a very long time, serenaded the bishop.

West Angeles COGIC

Everyone is invited to join the Christian community at West Angeles COGIC; they do not discriminate. 

Everyone will have the opportunity to feel the fulfillment that comes from giving back by participating in a diverse range of activities, organized groups, and worship services. 

They will be cared for, and through the ministries and outreach activities they participate in, they will also have the opportunity to care for others.

According to the church's website, they hold their membership in high regard. As members of the home of faith that God has established, they will also discover the resources necessary to develop themselves.

It also stated that they are someone the members of the church care deeply about and pray for. At West Angeles, each person is treated like a family, and it seems like home for them all.

About Bishop Charles E. Blake

One of the largest churches in the Western United States, the West Angeles Church of God in Christ has a membership of more than 25,000 people and is led by Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr., who serves as Chief Apostle and pastor of the church.

It is widely acknowledged that he is one of the most influential preachers of this generation. His sermons are known to address the needs of the whole person and unite individuals from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.

As the website stated, the Church of God in Christ, under Bishop Blake's leadership, has expanded to 8.8 million members and is now one of the largest African American Pentecostal denominations in the United States.